American Buckeye vs Balkan Clouded Yellow
Aesculus glabra compared with Colias caucasica
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Buckeye | Balkan Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Sapindaceae | Pieridae |
| Genus | Aesculus | Colias |
| Species | Aesculus glabra | Colias caucasica |
Conservation Status
American Buckeye
LC — Least ConcernBalkan Clouded Yellow
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Buckeye | Balkan Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Buckeye
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in United States.
Balkan Clouded Yellow
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (8 countries).
American Buckeye
The American Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) is a species in the genus Aesculus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Balkan Clouded Yellow
The Balkan Clouded Yellow (Colias caucasica) is a species in the genus Colias. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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